> For the complete documentation index, see [llms.txt](https://docs.hostinger.com/llms.txt). Markdown versions of documentation pages are available by appending `.md` to page URLs; this page is available as [Markdown](https://docs.hostinger.com/emails/setup-devices.md).

# Setting Up Apps & Devices

IMAP, SMTP, and POP3 server settings for Hostinger Email, guided setup for Gmail, Outlook, and Apple Mail, plus autoconfig DNS records and fixes.

Use your Hostinger Email mailbox in Gmail, Outlook, Apple Mail, or any IMAP client. hPanel's **Connect apps & devices** page (under your email domain) has guided tabs per app plus the raw server settings.

## Server settings

| Protocol                             | Host                 | Port  | Security |
| ------------------------------------ | -------------------- | ----- | -------- |
| **IMAP** (incoming)                  | `imap.hostinger.com` | `993` | TLS/SSL  |
| **SMTP** (outgoing)                  | `smtp.hostinger.com` | `465` | TLS/SSL  |
| **POP3** (incoming, not recommended) | `pop.hostinger.com`  | `995` | TLS/SSL  |

Username is the full email address; password is the mailbox password — or an [app password](/emails/mailboxes.md#app-passwords) if the mailbox uses 2FA or the app doesn't support your regular login.

> **Tip:** Prefer IMAP over POP3 — IMAP keeps mail in sync across all devices; POP3 downloads and typically removes it from the server.

## Guided setup per app

The **Connect apps & devices** page walks through Gmail, Outlook, and Apple Mail on mobile step by step. For Apple devices it also offers a downloadable configuration profile (via QR code or link) that fills in all settings automatically.

## Automatic setup (autoconfig)

Enable **automatic email app setup** so that mail clients discover the right settings from just your address. This adds two DNS records:

| Type  | Name           | Target                            |
| ----- | -------------- | --------------------------------- |
| CNAME | `autodiscover` | `autodiscover.mail.hostinger.com` |
| CNAME | `autoconfig`   | `autoconfig.mail.hostinger.com`   |

If your DNS is hosted at Hostinger, the page can add them for you; otherwise create the records at your DNS provider. The page shows a status check for both.

> **Note:** The `webmail` subdomain is reserved on email-enabled domains and can't be used for your own records.

## Troubleshooting

**Client rejects the login** Confirm the full email address is the username, and re-enter the password. If the mailbox has 2FA enabled, use an app password instead of the mailbox password.

**Can receive but not send (or vice versa)** Check the SMTP/IMAP hosts and ports against the table above, and confirm SSL/TLS is on. If sending fails from a correct setup, check your domain's [DNS records](/emails/domain-settings.md) and the [Email Logs](/emails/email-logs.md).

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*Last updated: July 22, 2026*